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IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment (IMAGE)

Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago

About this study

The scientific premise of this research is that individual, interpersonal, and structural factors impact Black girls' sexual reproductive health outcomes (sexually transmitted infection (STI) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)) and experience of sexual violence. This study expands STI/HIV prevention programs to include Black male caregivers, a potentially valuable yet underutilized resource to protect Black girls and reduce their exposure to STI/HIV and sexual violence.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a major public health problem for Black girls in the United States. Each year 1 in 4 Black girls, 14-19 years old acquires an STI, placing them at risk for poor sexual and reproductive health outcomes (SRH) (i.e., pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)). In Chicago, STI rates are highest among 13- to 29-year-old Black girls, and they represent 56% of new HIV diagnoses compared to other racial groups, making adolescence an exceptionally vulnerable period. These racial disparities require new and innovative strategies to reduce Black girls' negative SRH outcomes. Familial protection is seen as critical to mitigating risk, particularly exposure to sexual violen…

Where this study is enrolling

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

  • ✓AIM 1:
  • ✓Self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black
  • ✓Speak English
  • ✓Males must identify as a current caregiver to girl enrolled in the study
  • ✓AIM 2: All Community Based Organizations (CBO) directors and IMAGE liaisons will be eligible.

Exclusion criteria

  • ✕AIM 1:
  • ✕Girl refuses to participate
  • ✕Inability to understand the consent/assent process
  • ✕Non-English speaking
  • ✕Does not self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black
  • ✕If the primary caregiver (female caregiver/mother) does not consent to the girls' participation with the male caregiver the girl chooses, the girl will not be able to participate
  • ✕Girls will be excluded if they participated in other phases of the research
  • ✕AIM 2:
  • ✕Inability to understand the consent process, and non-employment at a partnering CBO.

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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.